Add Page Numbers to PDF
Add page numbers to a PDF for free on Novaxera, with no signup and no watermark. Pick one of six positions and a format such as 1, Page 1, Page 1 of 10 or 1 / 10, and every page is numbered from 1 in a clean 10 pt style.
Free · No signup · No watermark · Files deleted automatically within 60 minutes
Add Page Numbers at a glance
The key facts about Novaxera's Add Page Numbers tool.
- Input
- One PDF, up to 50 MB
- Positions
- Bottom center (default), bottom right, bottom left, top center, top right, top left
- Formats
- 1 (default), Page 1, Page 1 of 10, 1 / 10
- Style
- Helvetica, 10 pt, dark gray, about 1 cm (28 pt) from the edges
- Numbering
- Every page, starting at 1 on the first page
- Price
- Free — no signup, no watermark
- Max file size
- 50 MB per file
- File deletion
- Upload deleted right after processing; result deleted within 60 minutes
- Works on
- Any modern browser — Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iPhone
How to add page numbers to a PDF
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Upload your PDF
Choose one PDF file or drag it onto the upload box.
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Choose a position
Pick bottom center, bottom right, bottom left, top center, top right or top left.
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Choose a format
Select 1, Page 1, Page 1 of 10 or 1 / 10.
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Number and download
Novaxera writes the numbers onto every page; click Download to save the PDF.
How Novaxera's Add Page Numbers works
Novaxera's Add Page Numbers tool writes a number onto every page of your PDF, starting at 1 on the first page. The number uses Helvetica at 10 pt in dark gray and sits about 1 cm (28 pt) from the page edges in the position you choose. In the Page 1 of 10 and 1 / 10 formats, the second number is the total page count of the document, filled in automatically.
The numbers are written into the page content, so they are permanent and appear in every viewer and when printed. The tool works on pages of any size, and rotated pages show the number upright as you view the page. The original text and images on each page are left as they are; only the page number is added on top.
Why use Novaxera's Add Page Numbers
Six positions
Place numbers at the top or bottom, aligned left, center or right.
Four formats
Choose a plain number, Page 1, Page 1 of 10 or 1 / 10.
Automatic total
The Page 1 of 10 and 1 / 10 formats count the pages for you.
Any page size
Works on pages of any size, with numbers kept about 1 cm from the edges.
Upright on rotated pages
Rotated pages show the number the right way up as you view them.
Permanent result
Numbers are part of the page content, so every viewer and printer shows them.
Common use cases
Reports and theses
Number a report or thesis exported without page numbers before you submit it.
Legal bundles
Number court documents, exhibits and legal bundles so every page can be referenced.
Manuals
Add Page 1 of 10 style numbering to manuals and guides so readers know the length.
Merged documents
Give a document combined from several files one continuous page sequence.
Limitations to know
- Every page is numbered, including the cover; there is no option to skip pages or start from a number other than 1.
- Font, size and color are fixed at Helvetica, 10 pt, dark gray.
- Numbers use Latin digits only; other numeral systems such as Arabic-Indic digits are not available.
- Password-protected PDFs must be opened first with Unlock PDF.
Tips for better results
- Combine several files first with Merge PDF, then number the merged document so the sequence runs continuously.
- Remove unwanted pages with Delete PDF Pages before numbering, so the numbers match the final document.
- Fix sideways pages with Rotate PDF before or after numbering; numbers stay upright either way.
- Pick a top position if your document already has footer text at the bottom of each page.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add page numbers to a PDF?
Upload the PDF to Novaxera's Add Page Numbers tool, choose one of six positions and one of four formats, and run the tool. Every page is numbered starting at 1, and the numbered PDF is ready to download when processing finishes.
Can I add Page 1 of 10 numbering to a PDF?
Yes. Choose the Page 1 of 10 format in Novaxera's Add Page Numbers tool and the total page count is filled in automatically on each page. The 1 / 10 format shows the same information in a shorter form.
Can I skip the cover page or start numbering at another number?
No. Novaxera's Add Page Numbers tool numbers every page, starting at 1 on the first page, with no option to skip pages or choose a different start number. If the cover should not count, one workaround is to number the document without the cover, then merge the cover back in front.
Can I change the font, size or color of the page numbers?
No. Novaxera's Add Page Numbers tool uses a fixed style: Helvetica at 10 pt in dark gray, placed about 1 cm (28 pt) from the page edges. You can change the position and the format, but not the font, size or color.
Are the page numbers permanent?
Yes. Novaxera's Add Page Numbers tool writes the numbers into the page content, so they are saved in the file and appear in every PDF viewer and on printouts. They are not a separate layer that a viewer can hide.
Does it work with landscape or rotated pages?
Yes. Novaxera's Add Page Numbers tool works on pages of any size, including landscape pages, and keeps the number about 1 cm from the page edges. On rotated pages the number appears upright as you view the page.
Is it safe to number PDF pages online with Novaxera?
Yes. Your PDF travels over an encrypted HTTPS connection and is numbered on Novaxera's servers. The original upload is deleted as soon as numbering finishes, and the numbered PDF is deleted automatically within 60 minutes. The file is not shared or used for anything else.
Is Add Page Numbers free, and can I use it on a Mac or phone?
Yes. Adding page numbers on Novaxera is free, with no account and no watermark, for PDFs up to 50 MB. It works in modern browsers on macOS, Windows, Linux, iPhone, iPad and Android, with nothing to install. The site is supported by ads.
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